<p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?</p> <p>Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.</p> <p>In this position…</p> <p>The SDV Platform Chief Engineer is responsible for leading the software strategy, development, and integration of the SDV platform for the next generation Ford vehicle software. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that support Ford's next-generation vehicle architectures and aligns with the broader SDV strategy.</p> <p>The SDV Platform Chief Engineer is responsible for leading the software strategy, development, and integration of the SDV platform for the next generation Ford vehicle software. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that support Ford's next-generation vehicle architectures and aligns with the broader SDV strategy.</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Define and lead the software portfolio for the SDV Platform (Cabin & Exterior Domain), including platform and application layers. </li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams across Cabin & Exterior software architecture, application software, and SDV platform partner to develop, integrate and validation the SDV software product. </li><li>Drive the integration of new system architectures [e.g., access & authentication, powernet] into Cabin & Exterior Domain Controller, ensuring ASIL-B compliance and alignment with functional safety and cybersecurity requirements. </li><li>Lead integration of partner CI/CD pipeline into Ford environment including modernizing interface and software architecture process. </li><li>Coordinate with hardware teams and suppliers to ensure seamless HW/SW interface and delivery timelines. </li><li>Represent the SDV Platform team in planning activities, tech platform forums , and executive updates. </li></ul> <p>Key Deliverables within 12-24 months:</p> <ul> <li>Develop SDV design concepts / strategy. </li><li>Co-lead and partner with Cabin & Exterior domain software team on the SDV architecture including actuator/resource, service, and application arbitration and prioritization. </li><li>Co-lead with DevOps and System Architecture team the integration of partner CI/CD platform and system architecture definition toolset. </li><li>Meet software platform and vehicle program deliverables across platform and vehicle program milestones. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Define and lead the software portfolio for the SDV Platform (Cabin & Exterior Domain), including platform and application layers. </li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams across Cabin & Exterior software architecture, application software, and SDV platform partner to develop, integrate and validation the SDV software product. </li><li>Drive the integration of new system architectures [e.g., access & authentication, powernet] into Cabin & Exterior Domain Controller, ensuring ASIL-B compliance and alignment with functional safety and cybersecurity requirements. </li><li>Lead integration of partner CI/CD pipeline into Ford environment including modernizing interface and software architecture process. </li><li>Coordinate with hardware teams and suppliers to ensure seamless HW/SW interface and delivery timelines. </li><li>Represent the SDV Platform team in planning activities, tech platform forums , and executive updates. </li></ul> <p>Key Deliverables within 12-24 months:</p> <ul> <li>Develop SDV design concepts / strategy. </li><li>Co-lead and partner with Cabin & Exterior domain software team on the SDV architecture including actuator/resource, service, and application arbitration and prioritization. </li><li>Co-lead with DevOps and System Architecture team the integration of partner CI/CD platform and system architecture definition toolset. </li><li>Meet software platform and vehicle program deliverables across platform and vehicle program milestones. </li></ul>